Albio Sires Elementary School
PS #4
School Social Worker
Mrs. Calderara
My name is Mrs. Calderara, I am the Albio Sires Elementary School Social Worker I am here to help everyone! School Social Workers are certified professional providers with diverse skills. School Social Workers bring knowledge and skills to schools to assist in furthering their purpose to provide a safe, calm, setting for teaching and learning.
Nurses, social workers, and guidance counselors will continue meeting the needs of our students to address any and all social-emotional needs through the updating of their websites to provide resources to students. Additionally, staff will be available to students via email for personalized support during regular school hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. In some circumstances, social workers and guidance counselors may need to provide student support via phone/zoom conference. If at any time you need emergency support, you should call 911 immediately.
Additionally, if your child is asking questions or demonstrating some concerns about the current life events, here are some online resources to help you connect with your child in a meaningful way to help them understand and cope.
In speaking with your child/children it is important to practice the following:
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Make yourself available.
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Remain calm and reassuring.
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Monitor television viewing and social media.
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Avoid excessive blaming.
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Be honest and accurate.
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Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible.
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Review and model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices for protection.
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Discuss new rules or practices at school
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Communicate with your school.
For further assistance, here are community resources available to you.
North Hudson Community Action Corp.
The Hudson County community action agency provides free food, meals, and groceries to the low income. In addition, they can help people apply for government assistance, public aid, and are a great place for referrals. For example, learn about rent assistance, programs for electric bills, and food stamps/WIC.
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5301 Broadway, West New York, NJ 07093
- (201) 293-8823
Perform Care
https://www.performcarenj.org/
Palisades Emergency Residence Corp. (PERC Shelter)
The shelter will also provide assistance to the homeless in Hudson County, ranging from a free hot meal to blankets or clothing.
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108 36th St.
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Union City, NJ, 07087
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Call - (201) 348 - 8150
I currently work with the general education students in grades K-6 on developing skills to help them cope with concerns they may face that effects the student in the school setting. Individualized services may include school based short & long term individual & group counseling. Working with the School Social Worker helps students learn more about feelings, making good and safe choices, and getting along with others.
Services are available to students through parental or teacher referral. Students can also request to speak with me if he/she feels they may need someone to talk with. I am also available to consult and talk with school staff and parents about various topics, and to provide resources and/or referrals if needed. Please contact me if you feel I may be able to help.
What Do School Social Workers Do?
A sample of some of the things a School Social Worker may do is listed below:
¨ Provide school based individual and group counseling
¨ Assist students to improve self-esteem, social-skills and self-control
¨ Teach children to advocate for themselves while advocating with them
¨ Encourage school attendance and parental involvement
¨ Crisis intervention services
¨ Participation in the development of behavioral modification plans
¨ Provide short/long-term case management services to individual students
¨ Referrals to community agencies/coordination of services with community agencies
¨ Report suspected child abuse/neglect
Contact the Social Worker
Mrs. Lindsay Calderara, MSW
Elementary School Social Worker
Albio Sires Elementary School
PS #4
Email:
6300 Palisade Avenue
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070 ext. 31212